Sales / Account Executive

Established River North Chicago Interior Design Firm seeks an Account Executive to service new business development for market rate multi-family and student housing Development. 

ACCOUNT EXCUTIVE:
We’re seeking a talented, versatile Account Executive who is passionate about client relationships, accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will close client support the architectural design process and real estate transactions through the delivery and analysis of area measurements, work with design teams, analyze results, and review with stakeholders including Design team, developers, building owners and tenants. 

The client facing role will provide excellent customer service and maintain excellent client relationships via communication with decision makers to uncover objectives and advise accordingly. It is important to create new relationships and work on business development. Business Development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets and relationships. A successful Account Executive will be curious, motivated, attentive to detail, analytical, and solutions driven.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5 years direct experience in supporting new business development activities and client relationships
• Commercial Real Estate, Space Planning / Interior Design or Facility Management experience preferred
• Project management experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivator with strong organizational and intrapersonal skills
• An enthusiastic team player, passionate problem solver, and great collaborator
• Experience working with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and diverse project timelines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to travel when needed
• AutoCAD and/or database experience a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grow and maintain excellent client relationships
• Prospecting new business in multifamily/ student housing development
• Maintain the Childs Dreyfus brand in written and verbal communications.
• Become a subject matter expert to advise and accomplish client objectives
• Advise clients on measurement standard
• Interpret measurement standards consistently for our clients
• Interacting with national general contractors and development groups.
• Analyze requirements and identify possible solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Coordinate client meetings and trainings, both in-person and via phone/web meeting tools
• Ensure client requests are fully defined and aligned with our services
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations to clients
• Communicate scope requirements to project teams
• Prepare and deliver client deliverables

We offer Competitive Salary, Commissions, Health and Dental Benefits with 401K.